Marion County

Drought conditions affecting most of the region haven’t improved, according to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Most state parks are free to visit this Memorial Day weekend, in honor of the holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Every part of Florida has been in some level of drought for the last three months, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Thousands of people participated in the third national No Kings protests in more than 20 Central Florida events from Ocala to Orlando to Palm Bay.

Critics say the changes approved by lawmakers Thursday still wouldn’t protect local home rule power.

The burn ban will stay in place until drought conditions improve and the wildfire risk goes down.

As of 7:45 p.m. Sunday, part of State Road 19 in Northeast Marion County remained closed in both directions.

Dry conditions are prompting concerns about water shortages and wildfire risk in Central Florida.

One more Senate committee would still need to approve the proposal before it could become law.

The proposal would allow the Ocklawaha to breach a dam currently limiting the river’s flow of water into the St. Johns River.